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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
1
A brief notice describes the depository arrangement for the A to S FP railway system, outlining custody, funding, and oversight arrangements under the agency’s governance. The item notes the responsible department and the intended operational framework for the system’s assets.
Donaciano Perea, resisting arrest, was shot and killed by Felipe Alderete in a San Margial incident Sunday evening. The scuffle followed a concealed weapons issue. Alderete was arrested, committed to county jail on $5,000 bond, awaiting grand jury action. Attorney A A Sadilla leads defense. Bishop Kendrick to conduct Epiphany services May 21.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Plera McClure aged 7 in Trinidad Colorado. A pioneer wife connected to early migrations across Santa Fe. Hatch and McClure families crossed plains in ox wagon in 1848. she knew Brigham Young in Salt Lake City. traveled to California then New York by steamer. resided in Trinidad since. World’s Fair related item offers reward for lost stationery.
Las Vegas, New Mexico, is chosen as the site for the National Fraternal Sanitarium for consumptives. The Montezuma hotel and 10,000 acres donate to the project, with operations planned to serve 5,000 patients. Officials from St Louis and Las Vegas announce the gift and site at a civic banquet.
The City Improvement Association met in Hose Company's hall with President J. Brown announcing committees for Membership Mrs. W. E. Martin and A. C. About Josie Smith. Finance Mrs. Hammel and J. W. Terry. Streets and Sidewalks Mrs. C. G. Dun. Parks L. B. Kittrell. Schools Dr. C. H. Gordon. Trade Conditions J. J. Leeson. Decoration Day Capt. M. Cooney Jr. and J. J. Lyd. Music Mrs. J. B. O Gara and J. A. Beal. New members include AV. A. Fleming Jones of Las Cruces. Meeting set for May 25 at 8 o'clock. A. P. D. Coon will sell pure apple brandy by the bottle, gallon, or barrel.
The board approved bills, retained officers, and kept committees from last year. Juan José Bac as president and John J. Griffith as vice president lead finance and other groups, with Sayler and Kittrell among committee members. Treasurer reports 963 balance. five teachers to be hired for next year with specified monthly salaries. Morning worship by Rev Fraser tomorrow. Presbyterian congregational meeting set for 8 pm. An S room house for rent via Central Telephone Office.
Reports say Snyder, Oklahoma, a thriving Kiowa farming town of about 1000, was almost wiped out by a Wednesday night tornado. Casualties range from dozens to a possible 120, with property losses exceeding half a million dollars. Many houses destroyed, families affected, and relief efforts underway as search and sheltering continue.
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